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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on January 26, 2025?

24 free events take place on Sunday, January 26 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!

New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out January 26 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of January . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!

Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
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24 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, January 26, 2025

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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free events nyc Family Fun at a Historical Site: Make Your Own Ship Flag
free events nyc Tour of Historical House of The Distinguished American President of the Early 20th Century
free events nyc International Holocaust Remembrance Day Concert (in-person and online)
free events nyc Bach Vespers: Choir and Period Instrument Musicians
        

Hike | Park Super Hike


Urban Park Ranger guides will lead hikers through some of the hidden gems of the park on a vigorous, 8-mile journey through diverse forests and ecosystems. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Hikes, January 26, 2025, 01/26/2025, Park Super Hike

Museums | Family Fun at a Historical Site: Make Your Own Ship Flag


Enjoy interactive activities and engagement stations for visitors of all ages. Make your own signal flag swags and discver how ships used to communicate with each other with vibrant flags of various patterns, shapes, and colors at sea. You can also browse galleries and learn about ships, life at sea and more. Sat, Sun from Jan 4- Jan 26, from 11am to 4:30pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
$1, registration required
Museumss, January 26, 2025, 01/26/2025, Family Fun at a Historical Site: Make Your Own Ship Flag

Hike | Park Super Hike


Take a long hike through one of his most famously pastoral parks and escape the busy feel of the city. Explore the hidden paths, waterways, meadows and woods the way that Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux intended for visitors in this 585-acre green gem.  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Hikes, January 26, 2025, 01/26/2025, Park Super Hike

Hike | Seal Exploration Hike


New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. Winter is an amazing time of year to observe seals our waters. You may be surprised by what looks like a rock in the distance, is actually a healthy seal.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Hikes, January 26, 2025, 01/26/2025, Seal Exploration Hike

Museums | Tour of Historical House of The Distinguished American President of the Early 20th Century


This historic site honors the early life of a renowned American figure. The restored brownstone reflects late 19th-century architecture and offers insights into the family's daily life. Learn about various exhibits and artifacts that showcase the cultural and historical context of the era, providing a glimpse into the formative years of this visionary leader-to-be. First-come, first-served; this guided tour may reach capacity before your desired tour time, so please be sure to arrive early. Tour duration: 45 minutes. This tour takes place at 11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free
Museumss, January 26, 2025, 01/26/2025, Tour of Historical House of The Distinguished American President of the Early 20th Century

Opening Reception | 2025 Annual Art Exhibition


All are welcome to come and enjoy the inspired work created by participants at BPCA’s art programs. Meet fellow artists and the artists/educators who lead these programs, and learn about upcoming art events in Battery Park City. Refreshments will be served.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Opening Receptions, January 26, 2025, 01/26/2025, 2025 Annual Art Exhibition

Birdwatching | Birding: Raptors


Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best viewing spots in New York City to see birds of prey. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. Explore the park's ecosystem and determine what kind of raptors make it their home.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Birdwatchings, January 26, 2025, 01/26/2025, Birding: Raptors

Hike | Discovery Hike: Animal Adaptations


Hibernation? Migration? Brumation? Torpor? Hundreds of animal species spend their winters in New York City parks. Learn how animals such as birds, squirrels, chipmunks and others survive the cold and the snow in this educational wildlife viewing adventure.  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Hikes, January 26, 2025, 01/26/2025, Discovery Hike: Animal Adaptations

Discussion | Mystical Abstraction: Women, Spiritualism, and the Arts (online)


Jennifer Higgie and Hilma’s Ghost in a conversation about Shaker gift drawings, spiritual abstraction, and women artists. Shaker gift drawings are mysterious. On view in the exhibition Anything but Simple: Gift Drawings and the Shaker Aesthetic, these divinely inspired artifacts testify the vibrant and complex vision of the women who made them.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Discussions, January 26, 2025, 01/26/2025, Mystical Abstraction: Women, Spiritualism, and the Arts (online)
2:00 pm
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Performances, January 26, 2025, 01/26/2025, A Theatre Musical-Cabaret

City Walk | Bloomingdale Neighborhood Tour


Jim Mackin leads a mixed group of visitors to the city and resident New Yorkers on a one-of-a-kind, always interesting, walk around the historic Bloomingdale neighborhood.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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City Walks, January 26, 2025, 01/26/2025, Bloomingdale Neighborhood Tour

Concert | International Holocaust Remembrance Day Concert (in-person and online)


A chamber music concert featuring a string sextet from the Manhattan Chamber Players, honoring the memory of those who perished in the Holocaust and celebrating the enduring spirit of Jewish music and culture. On January 27th, 1945, Allied forces liberated the Auschwitz concentration camp, freeing over 7,000 prisoners who were still alive.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free
Concerts, January 26, 2025, 01/26/2025, International Holocaust Remembrance Day Concert (in-person and online)
3:00 pm
Regular: $20
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Plays, January 26, 2025, 01/26/2025, An Adaptation of a Famous Classic Play
3:00 pm
Regular: $18
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Plays, January 26, 2025, 01/26/2025, Broadway Actress in a True Crime Story
3:00 pm
Regular: $20
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Plays, January 26, 2025, 01/26/2025, Life-Affirming Play
4:00 pm
Regular: $30
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Plays, January 26, 2025, 01/26/2025, Drama: A New York City Story

Classical Music | Serene organ meditations in an intimate venue (In Person AND Online)


Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concerts, January 26, 2025, 01/26/2025, Serene organ meditations in an intimate venue (In Person AND Online)

Classical Music | Bach Vespers: Choir and Period Instrument Musicians


Bach Vespers; and Reggie Mobley, leader & soloist, perform J.S. Bach's (1685-1750), BWV 170 "Vergnugte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust." Bach Vespers kicks off the winter 2025 portion of its 57th season with the guest artist Reggie Mobley! As one of the world's most in-demand countertenors, Reggie arrives in New York coming off recent performances with the Pittsburgh and National Symphony Orchestras, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Handel and Haydn Society, Apollo's Fire, and Bach Collegium San Diego. Reggie will be featured as soloist throughout the service in his much-anticipated return to Bach Vespers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free
Concerts, January 26, 2025, 01/26/2025, Bach Vespers: Choir and Period Instrument Musicians

Museums | Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries


The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, influence, and importance of design in everyday life. Housed in a historic mansion, the museum features a diverse collection of design objects, including decorative arts, architecture, graphic design, textiles, and industrial design. Free admission is daily 5 pm - 6 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, January 26, 2025, 01/26/2025, Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries
5:00 pm
Regular: $25
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Performances, January 26, 2025, 01/26/2025, Musical Comedy

Classical Music | Voice and Piano Recital


Shannon Keegan, Mezzo-Soprano; Aaron Wajnberg, Piano.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concerts, January 26, 2025, 01/26/2025, Voice and Piano Recital
5:15 pm
Regular: $18
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Screenings, January 26, 2025, 01/26/2025, Magical Films by Award-Winning Filmmaker

Classical Music | Organ Music at a Beautiful Church


Ezechiel Daos, organ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:15 pm
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Concerts, January 26, 2025, 01/26/2025, Organ Music at a Beautiful Church
9:30 pm
Regular: $40
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Concerts, January 26, 2025, 01/26/2025, Musical Performance with Broadway Stars
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Classical Music | A Cappella Choir at a Landmark Venue

Regular Price: $45
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Jazz | Multiple Grammy Winning Jazz Musician at a Renowned Venue

Regular Price: $67.78
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